Authentic Thai Cooking: The Classics

Discover how to recreate Thai cuisine’s signature blend of spicy, sweet, sour and savory in 10 favorite dishes. Guided by Thai food expert Robert Danhi, learn essential techniques such as how to use a mortar and pestle to turn chili peppers, fish sauce and tamarind into three homemade chili sauces — plus, make two fun, flavor-packed appetizers. Perfect the popular green papaya salad and cook a rich and flavorful tom yum goong soup with stock made from shrimp shells. Prepare a classic red curry paste to simmer with chicken, coconut milk and lime, and easily create the international phenomenon pad Thai. Learn the techniques to bring the incredible flavors of Thailand home any time you desire!

Lesson plan

Lesson 1. Chili Sauces

Meet chef Robert Danhi and learn how to make three important Thai chili sauces: nam jim gai, nam phrik sriracha and nam phrik pow.

40:34

Lesson 2. Appetizers & Snacks

Learn how to make two delicious Thai appetizers, Danhi's own "explosive bites of flavor" and coconut-crusted peanuts.

31:57

Lesson 3. Hot & Sour Soup

Robert delves into how to prepare perfect tom yum goong, how to add the right aromatics and how to serve it.

37:37

Lesson 4. Green Papaya Salad

Learn how to make flavorful green papaya salad in the traditional way and using modern appliances.

49:30

Lesson 5. Curry Pastes

Robert explains the many different types of curry paste and teaches you how to create phrik kaeng daeng, or red curry paste.

29:28

Lesson 6. Red Curry Chicken

Now that you know how to prepare the curry paste, make delicious red curry chicken that boasts a wide variety of flavors.

32:13

Lesson 7. Pad Thai

Make the perfect pad Thai with Robert's help as he teaches you how to combine the savory and spicy ingredients to create a lasting impression.

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Lesson plan

54:35

Lesson 1. Chili Sauces

Meet chef Robert Danhi and learn how to make three important Thai chili sauces: nam jim gai, nam phrik sriracha and nam phrik pow.

40:34

Lesson 2. Appetizers & Snacks

Learn how to make two delicious Thai appetizers, Danhi's own "explosive bites of flavor" and coconut-crusted peanuts.

31:57

Lesson 3. Hot & Sour Soup

Robert delves into how to prepare perfect tom yum goong, how to add the right aromatics and how to serve it.

37:37

Lesson 4. Green Papaya Salad

Learn how to make flavorful green papaya salad in the traditional way and using modern appliances.

49:30

Lesson 5. Curry Pastes

Robert explains the many different types of curry paste and teaches you how to create phrik kaeng daeng, or red curry paste.

29:28

Lesson 6. Red Curry Chicken

Now that you know how to prepare the curry paste, make delicious red curry chicken that boasts a wide variety of flavors.

32:13

Lesson 7. Pad Thai

Make the perfect pad Thai with Robert's help as he teaches you how to combine the savory and spicy ingredients to create a lasting impression.

The instructor

Robert Danhi, Instructor of Authentic Thai Cooking: The Classics

Robert Danhi’s first trip to Thailand was 25 years ago, and after more than 30 adventures researching the culture and cuisine of the "Land of Smiles," he’s ready to share his discoveries with you! His first book, Southeast Asian Flavors: Adventures in Cooking the Foods of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, was a finalist for a James Beard Award, and was awarded the Best Asian Cookbook in the United States by Gourmand. His latest book, Easy Thai Cooking: 75 Family-Style Dishes You Can Prepare at Home in Minutes was reviewed as a "vibrant, accessible take on Thai cooking" by Library Journal. Robert is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, where he now serves as an adjunct faculty member.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(8 reviews)

Love the different ingredients

by Maria Homolka on December 14, 2014

very informative class. I usually go to Korean restaurants but have not gone to a Thai one. looking forward to experience new tastes.

very informative class. I usually go to Korean restaurants but have not gone to a Thai one. looking forward to experience new tastes.

Great Tips And Techniques

by k.lindsay4536078 on November 30, 2014

It is good to learn the basics before moving on.

It is good to learn the basics before moving on.

Love It's Authenticity

by tobygho2640970 on November 28, 2014

Thank you Craftsy for offering this authentic Thai cooking class!

Thank you Craftsy for offering this authentic Thai cooking class!

Excellent course

by juiceman on November 11, 2014

Thorough, in-depth, engaging. Not only the what, but they why and the how. I've enjoyed several courses from Craftsy, but this is my favourite so far in terms of content and teaching style.

Thorough, in-depth, engaging. Not only the what, but they why and the how. I've enjoyed several courses from Craftsy, but this is my favourite so far in terms of content and teaching style.

Robert demonstrates techniques using traditional Thai cooking utensils and implements but also shows you how to make all of these delicious Thai dishes using appliances and tools you probably already have in your kitchen.